MLB Weekly Digest January 21st Edition

The prior week in MLB was about a team in the American League improving their bullpen, a starting pitcher is open to a long-term deal with his current club, and a team in the AL signs a reliever to a one-year contract.

New York Yankees Sign Reliever Adam Ottavino to Three-Year Contract

The New York Yankees have a stellar bullpen and strengthened it a couple days ago by signing reliever Adam Ottavino, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.

The New York Yankees have a deal with reliever Adam Ottavino, league sources tell ESPN.

He did have a shoulder injury which sidelined him as the regular season ended last year, but he made three starts during the postseason.

The Red Sox will have to make some decisions next offseason as Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Rick Porcello will all be free agents as well.

Outfielder Mookie Betts who received $20 million during his second year of arbitration, will receive another raise next year before becoming a free agent after 2020.

The Red Sox could offer Sale a long-term deal before the regular season starts, and he might be willing to accept, considering that Bryce Harper and Manny Machado remain unsigned.

Los Angeles Angels Sign Reliever Cody Allen to One-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Angels have signed reliever Cody Allen to a one-year contract worth $8.5 million, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

The Angels’ deal with Cody Allen is official, as has been reported. He’ll get $8.5 million on a one-year deal to be the closer, with up to $2 million in incentives, a source confirmed to The Athletic. Team hasn’t announced it and it will require a 40-man move.

Allen is coming off the worst seasons of his career as he posted a 4.70 ERA in 67 innings pitched (70 games) with 11 home runs allowed, 33 walks issued, 80 strikeouts, a 4.56 FIP and a 1.35 WHIP.

The right-hander is looking for better results during the 2019 season, and, hopefully, can secure a long-term deal next offseason.

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